4 Stubborn ACT and SAT Myths
Some ACT and SAT myths are more resilient than others. For this lesson, we’re going to debunk four of the most stubborn ones. If you are a regular reader of this blog, chances are you’ve […]
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When are ACT and SAT Test Scores Available?
One of the most common questions we receive at the Learning Island is how soon students can expect to receive their ACT or SAT scores. In general, ACT scores start to become available about ten […]
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Three Tips for ACT and SAT Questions
Some rules apply to virtually any standardized or multiple choice test. The ACT and the SAT, for example, must follow the “one correct answer per question” rule. If either exam broke this rule, it would […]
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Taking Both the ACT and SAT
One common question that I get from students is whether they should take both the ACT and SAT. In most situations, the answer is “no.” Virtually all colleges accept both exams, and while the tests […]
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Frequently Asked ACT and SAT Questions
This week, we’re going to answer a few of the questions I frequently receive from students. These are questions that have come up in practically every ACT and SAT prep class that I have taught. […]
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SAT Writing and Language: Combining Sentences Questions
This week, we’re going to focus on a specific type of SAT Writing and Language question: the combining sentences question. These questions present you with two closely-related sentences. You are then prompted to choose the […]
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ACT English and SAT Writing and Language Differences
The ACT English and SAT Writing and Language sections test grammar, punctuation, organization, style, word choice, and other fundamental English language skills that students need to know for success in college. While these sections used […]
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ACT and SAT Reading Dual Passages
One of the passages on the ACT and SAT Reading sections is actually a pair of passages. Most of the questions for this type of “passage” refer to only one of the reading selections. However, […]
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The March 2016 SAT Writing and Language Test: An Overview
Continuing our look at the revised version of the SAT that will be offered from March 2016 onward, today we’re going to give an overview of the Writing and Language Test. Designed to take the […]
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